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The Sunshine Boys (1975)
A classic old style comedy
Walter Matthau and George Burns just work so well together. The acidity of Willy with the perplexed amnesic Al is a mixture made in heaven. The scene when they meet again in Willy's flat is a gem and the final scene rounds up the film to perfection. Walter Matthau gives a superb performance as the irascible semi-retired comedian as only he can, the intonation in the voice and the exaggerated dramatics coupled with his general misunderstanding of what is going on form a great characterization. George Burns timing is legendary and nowhere was it better than in this film, his calm aplomb with desert dry replies are memorable. Watch for the scene near the end when Al and his daughter ask something of the Spanish caretaker, and Al's reaction - priceless.
Into the Night (1985)
A thin predictable plot with little entertainment.
This film for me is without doubt one of the ten most boring I have watched in the last 20 years. I guess its main weakness is the classic stereotyping of all the characters. There are no scenes that come to my memory that are in any way original, this starts in the 'hero's' kitchen and continues predictably through the film. The plot is thin enough to read a book through, and, given the lack of special effects, preposterous in extremis. The major amusement for me is the portrayal of the 'baddies' who fall somewhere between Reservoir Dogs and the Keystone Cops - but without the violence or the humour. I reckon if Mr. Okin has trouble sleeping he should try watching this. I didn't make it to the end ....but I bet I know how it finished.